Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2003 08:20:35 -0700 From: B&D <NO_SPAMnopsamCOM> Subject: Re: GM to increase SAAB lineup
On 4/15/03 4:16 AM, in article b7gpnu$osfk$1nopsam38055.news.dfncis.de, "Nutmegger" <nutmegger_7717nopsamo.com> wrote: >> Whereas in Europe the majority of cars is built as ordered by >> the customer, resulting in delivery times, in the US cars are mostly >> bought like a supermarket item. > > That is how most Americans want it. When they make up their mind about a > vehicle, they want it NOW and if they have to wait, many will take their > business elsewhere. Also, to keep the factories running at a given rate - the dealers are used to "warehouse" cars. They get paid for this as well (2-3% of the car price). I think this allows for deeper discounts on automobiles as well - so it is a win-win not just a sign of weakness. Plus if the dealer has the car you want in the lot ready to go - what's the harm in that?
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